00:00A powerful story of hope and resilience unfolds today, as Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds
00:05of prisoners of war in a dramatic deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
00:10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared the emotional news.
00:14189 Ukrainians are finally back home. These brave individuals include defenders of Azovstal,
00:22Mariupol, Chernobyl, and even Snake Island, all symbols of Ukraine's resistance.
00:28Among the crowd was Alina, waiting in the bitter winter cold for her husband,
00:32Oleksandr, who was captured defending Mariupol in 2022. With tears in her eyes, she said,
00:40I just want to see him. On the other side, 150 Russian troops returned home,
00:45greeted in Belarus. Russian officials shared that these soldiers are receiving medical care
00:50and reconnecting with their families. This marks the 59th prisoner swap since the war began,
00:56one of the largest yet. While some families have found closure,
01:00thousands more still endure the torment of uncertainty. Ukraine estimates that over 8,000
01:05of its citizens remain in captivity. Yet, Zelensky remains steadfast. We are working
01:10to free everyone. We do not forget anyone. For these soldiers and their families,
01:16today is a day of triumph. But the fight for freedom, for every captive, continues.
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